Three people died after armed attackers carried out a fatal attack on the village of Illela-Baraya in the Gwadabawa local government area of Sokoto State late Friday.
According to security expert Zagazola Makama, intelligence sources revealed that the attackers arrived around 10:00 pm and began an indiscriminate attack, causing fatal injuries to three local residents.
Security forces responded quickly, causing the attackers to have a fierce exchange with the gunshots, ultimately forcing the attackers to evacuate without having to evacuate with any livestock.
Despite attempts to provide medical assistance, the victim was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital. The troops recovered three AK-47 cartridges from the scene.
Following the incident, a comprehensive search of the area was carried out and security patrols were strengthened to prevent further attacks.
at the same time, Armed bandits reportedly killed five businessmen and seven people were injured in a new attack on the Yanriwa market in the Quad Local Government Area of Benus State.
Naija News It was learned that the armed gunmen invaded the market around 3 p.m. with traders conducting business transactions and occasionally shooting, killing five people.
Residents of the community, Lawrence AkerigbaIn an interview with Leadership newspaper, lamenting the federal government’s commitment to refusing to deploy more security operators to the community in the wake of the Christmas attack in 2024, where more than 20 farmers were killed.
He explained that herders blocked the Anvas Highway for Christmas attacks and murders, “When I’m talking to you, that road is no longer feasible.”
Akerigba said most schools, churches and markets were closed due to pastoral activities.
